North Central College is a community of learners dedicated to preparing informed, involved, principled and productive citizens and leaders over their lifetime.
History
North Central College was founded in 1861 by the Evangelical Association, a forerunner of the United Methodist Church. Until 1870 the College was located in Plainfield, Illinois, and was originally known as Plainfield College. The name of the College was changed to North-Western College in 1865 and to North Central College in 1926. The College’s founders expressed the advanced thought for that day that “Christian commitment and intellectual attainments are compatible,” and from the beginning the College was non-sectarian in its hiring and admission practices. This pioneering concept - along with the commitment to the inclusiveness and diversity of the United Methodist Church - is part of the heritage of North Central and continues to add depth and meaning to its programs.
Degrees awarded
North Central College offers seven graduate degrees which complement and enhance the College’s distinctive educational mission and liberal arts heritage by providing opportunities for advanced scholarly work and professional development: Master of Science Degree in Web and Internet Applications, Master of Business Administration Degree, Master of Science Degree in Management Information Systems, Master of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies, Master of Arts Degree in Education (Leadership and Administration track and Curriculum and Instruction track), Master of Leadership Studies Degree, and Master of International Business Administration Degree. Additionally, students may earn dual degrees with the Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management Information Systems Degrees, and the Master of Science in Web and Internet Applications, and Master of Science in Management Information Systems Degrees. North Central also offers graduate certificates for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree or graduate degree, and now seek short, more focused programs of study.
Accreditation and Affiliation
North Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is also accredited by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. It maintains membership in the American Council on Education, the Council of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities, the Associated Colleges of Illinois, and The New American Colleges & Universities (as a founding member). The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools can be reached at 230 S. LaSalle St, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411, by calling 312.263.0456, by email info@hlcommission.org, or via the internet at http://www.ncahlc.org.
Compliance with Legal Requirements
North Central College does not discriminate in its admission policy, programs, or activities on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, disability, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service. Nor does the College discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, disability, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service in its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other college-administered programs, or hiring practices and programs. In addition to meeting fully its obligations of non-discrimination under federal and state laws, North Central College is committed to maintaining a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and mutual respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, regardless of difference in economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics and beliefs.
The College is also committed to providing all of its students, faculty, staff and visitors with access to its programs, events, and facilities. To this end, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the College has made and continues to make modifications to its facilities and programs so as to provide access for individuals with disabilities. Inquiries, requests for modifications beyond those already completed, appeals regarding assistance to accommodate individual needs, or complaints regarding compliance with these federal regulations should be directed to the vice president for business affairs or the vice president for enrollment management and student affairs.
Statistics related to the Student Right to Know and Campus Crime and Security Act are published annually in the Student Handbook and are available in the Office of Student Affairs.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
North Central College complies with all of the rules and regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Copies of the policy are available in the Office of the Registrar, and the policy is also published in the Student Handbook.
The College designates the following categories of student information as public or “directory” information: name; address (local and home); telephone numbers; e-mail address; date and place of birth; class; major; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; physical factors (height and weight of athletes); photographs/video for College and other publications; the most previous educational institution attended; dates of enrollment; degrees and awards conferred, including dates; and current course load.
The above information may be disclosed by North Central College for any purpose at its discretion. Currently enrolled students can withhold disclosure of the information classified as “directory” information by notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing on or before August 15 each year. Requests for non-disclosure are in effect until the student notifies the Office of the Registrar in writing to remove the restriction.
Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.
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